Dive back into the world of Lucinda Riley’s Seven Sisters with Harry Whittaker
We’re delighted to welcome bestselling author Harry Whittaker to Farsley for a special evening celebrating the publication of his new novel, Orlando – an exciting return to the beloved world of Seven Sisters.
From the co-author of Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt, Harry Whittaker delights readers with a novel set in the universe of the international, multi-million-copy bestselling Seven Sisters series that honours his mother’s – Lucinda Riley’s legacy.
A FARSLEY LIT FEST 2026 EVENT
Orlando marks the beginning of a new chapter in the series, inviting readers back into the rich and captivating universe that has enchanted millions around the world.
Orlando is a sweeping, atmospheric novel about love, authorship, and the quiet rebellions that change the world. Readers can expect exciting appearances from beloved Seven Sisters characters, and will discover how their lives have been shaped during the last twenty years.
This is Orlando’s story…
The event will include a book signing. Doors at 7pm.
About the book
Reader favourite antiquarian bookseller Orlando Forbes – first introduced in The Shadow Sister – returns in this dual timeline saga. When Orlando uncovers a hidden cache of manuscripts in an old Harrow rectory, his investigation draws us deeper into the private longings and unresolved fractures of the character’s own life.
Across dual timelines, his search for the truth about a forgotten Victorian author becomes a mirror to his own story, revealing buried betrayals, guarded hearts, and the courage it takes, in any century, to claim your true name.
About the Author
Harry Whittaker is not only Lucinda Riley’s son, he is a storyteller himself; an award winning radio presenter, actor and author. Most recently, he hosted BBC Radio York’s Saturday Morning Show.
In 2019, Harry and Lucinda co-authored the Guardian Angels series for children – four reassuring, timeless stories addressing worries that a small child may have. After Lucinda’s death in 2021, it was announced that Harry would complete the Seven Sisters series on behalf of his late mother. Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt published in May 2023. The Seven Sisters series continues to be one of the bestselling series worldwide.
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